Registered Nurse (RN)- Med Surg

Carolinas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential $5/hour

Telemetry training on unit

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the MedSurg unit at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. The role involves coordinating patient care using the nursing process, ensuring safety, and delivering compassionate, evidence-based care across the continuum.

Three 12-hour night shifts per week (1900–0730) with a $5/hour night shift differential. BLS for Healthcare Providers is required; on-unit Telemetry training will be provided. Includes every other holiday and a 4th weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN license issued by the state where the teammate practices.
• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program is required.
• Strong teamwork and patient-centered approach are essential.
• Telemetry interpretation is a nice-to-have skill; education is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create a safe patient environment and positive patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Telemetry interpretation

Education

RN license (state-issued)

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Department:

35802 Aurora Lakeland Medical Center - Med Surg: IU Medical Unit

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Three-12 hour shifts/week 1900-0730

Night Shift Differential, $5/hour

Every other holiday, includes Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

Every 4th weekend rotation

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Where You Will Work:

The MedSurg unit is located on the 2nd floor and consists of 40 beds, though we typically care for no more than 28 patients at a time. Additionally, we manage an overflow unit on 4 East, which usually accommodates six patients and is staffed with two RNs providing primary care. The 2nd floor serves as the main MedSurg unit, caring for general medical-surgical patients, hospice patients, and telemetry patients who are medically appropriate for the unit. Our patient population primarily consists of older adults. The overflow unit generally has patients of lower acuity. Typical staffing includes 4-5 patients per RN from 07:00-23:00 and up to 6 patients per RN from 23:00-07:00, with CNAs caring for 6-8 patients. We also have a Health Unit Coordinator available 16 hours per day, seven days a week, along with a dedicated Supervisor, Manager, and shared Nursing Professional Development Generalist. Must-have skills include a strong commitment to teamwork and a patient-centered mindset, while the ability to interpret telemetry strips is a nice-to-have skill (education is provided). The average patient length of stay is three days. Our unit is known for high patient and teammate satisfaction, a great teaching team, and supportive leadership that fosters professional development and growth. We are looking for dependable individuals who care deeply about the patients they serve, can thrive in a fast-paced environment, and maintain professionalism and a patient-centered approach.

BLS required and on unit Tele training will be provided.

We're Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Enter additional preferences for candidate qualifications and per the Division Specific Nursing Education Tables Enterprise Nursing Hub

What You'll Do:

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.

Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

The care your family needs, close to home. We've been serving our community in Walworth County since 1917. Today, you can expect advanced health care that puts you and your needs first.

We're committed to taking care of the community that relies on us every day. In addition to emergency care, we offer specialists in urology, cardiology and orthopedics. And if ever you need more critical treatment, our medical staff is able to seamlessly transfer you to Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care-it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you'll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You'll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you'll help shape the future of health-because here, we're redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse's voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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